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Bahrain Intellectual Property Law

Trademark Registration
in Bahrain

A trademark is typically a brand name used in business to distinguish goods or services. Whether it's a name, logo, slogan, or shape, protecting your identity is essential in Bahrain's fast-growing economy.

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Bahrain is expanding its global influence owing to its fast-growing economy. Law No. 11 of 2006 on Trademarks is the primary law governing the trademark registration and protection mechanism in Bahrain. As Bahrain is a member state to the Madrid Protocol, the extension of an international trademark registration via the Madrid System is possible.

Registration Process

01

Trademark Search

While not mandatory, a trademark search is a crucial step. Brand owners can conduct a comprehensive study before registering to avoid potential conflicts with existing trademarks.

02

Trademark Application

Bahrain does not accept multi-class applications; each class requires its own application. Foreigners can submit through an intellectual property firm, while Bahraini nationals can file through the Industrial Property Directorate. Bahrain has also launched an online portal for registration and opposition filings.

03

Examination

The trademark office conducts a formal and substantive examination to ensure the mark meets all legal requirements and does not conflict with prior registrations.

04

Publication

Upon meeting all conditions, the trademark is published in the Gazette. There is a 60-day opposition period for third parties. If no objection is filed, a registration certificate is issued.

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Legacy Partners has a team of highly experienced trademark agents who are well-versed in Bahrain Trademark Law. We handle everything from searches to renewals.

Required Documents

  • • Image of the trademark (JPEG format)
  • • Power of Attorney (notarized and legalized)
  • • Certificate of incorporation of the applicant’s company
  • • Certificate issued by the Registrar of Companies
  • • Proof of entry in the Commercial Register

Official Fees

Trademark Application: BHD 100
Registration Certificate: BHD 500

Limitations for Registration

Frequently Asked Questions

After the application passes formal and substantive examination, the trademark is published in the Gazette, opening a 60-day opposition period for third parties. If no objection is filed, or a filed objection is unsuccessful, the registration certificate is issued.

Official fees include BHD 100 for the trademark application and BHD 500 for the registration certificate, per class, in addition to professional service charges. Since Bahrain does not accept multi-class applications, fees apply separately to each class filed.

Yes. Foreign applicants submit their application through an intellectual property firm, while Bahraini nationals can file directly through the Industrial Property Directorate. As Bahrain is a member of the Madrid Protocol, applicants with an existing international registration can also extend protection to Bahrain through the Madrid System.

The basic documents required include:
  • Image of the trademark (JPEG format)
  • Power of Attorney (notarized and legalized)
  • Certificate of incorporation of the applicant's company
  • Certificate issued by the Registrar of Companies
  • Proof of entry in the Commercial Register

No. Bahrain does not accept multi-class trademark applications, so a separate application (and separate set of fees) is required for each class of goods or services you want to protect.

A trademark search is not mandatory in Bahrain, but it is a highly recommended first step. Conducting a comprehensive search before filing helps identify potential conflicts with existing trademarks and reduces the risk of objections during examination.

Once the trademark is published in the Gazette, third parties have 60 days from the publication date to file an opposition. If no objection is raised, or an objection filed is unsuccessful, the trademark office issues the registration certificate.

Marks that lack distinctive character, defy public order or morals, reproduce the flags of Bahrain, Arab countries, or international organizations, use Red Crescent or Red Cross emblems, resemble marks of religious significance, or mislead the public about the source of origin cannot be registered.

Trademark registration is not compulsory, but registering under Law No. 11 of 2006 on Trademarks is the most reliable way to secure exclusive rights to your brand name, logo, slogan, or shape in Bahrain's fast-growing economy and to prevent others from using a similar mark.

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